What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Assistant (#5188) position at Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit?
Head Start Assistant:
Sunbury, PA
Full time rewarding position available in our Head Start program working with children ages 3-4. This position works in the Head Start classroom located at the Sunbury Children’s Center – Sunbury, PA.
Hourly rate is $13.00 – 19.50 hour depending on qualifications working 8 hours per day over 207 days per school year schedule (August to late May each year). This is a non-exempt position offering excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; retirement options including Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.
Education and skills required include:
1. Must have a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Completion of training to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within two (2) years of employment start date is required.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility to accommodate a changing caseload, and a professional attitude are required.
3. Ability to accept great cultural diversity, flexibility to accommodate a changing student caseloads.
4. Must have an interest in and concern for children and their families and some experience dealing with children and/or families.
5. Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
6. Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.
7. Maintain confidentiality regarding education programs, students and parents at all times adhering to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements to protect staff and student data.
Apply online at https://csiu.schoolspring.com/ by 10/12/25. EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $20
